Island Heritage Trust

05/17/2026

Photos 1-2: Artist Peter Beerits gives insight into how he crafts his world of art at Nervous Nellies--art that is truly fantastic, beautiful, strange and delightful all at once.

Photos 3-4: Nathaniel Sharp, bird and bug enthusiast and a great guide, talks about the world of insects right around us at Mariner's Memorial Park-including taking a moment to admire a bumble bee up close!

Photo 5: A birder admires something through binoculars--wonder what had appeared?

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

IHT would like to thank M.D. Joyce & Co and Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc for their generous contribution of soil to our nursery. The Deer Isle Apple Corps grafted trees are loving their new rich organic soil. It will help ensure that our shrubs and trees thrive, providing food for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike. Our staff and volunteers enjoyed the beautiful weather on Tuesday working on the nursery at Lily Pond.

A shoutout to the Healthy Island Project for their continued collaboration, and to the Quimby Family Foundation for funding the Apple Corps Project.

05/05/2026

Tomorrow kicks off May Hiking Club! We will be at Barred Island.

The Hiking Club schedule for the rest of the month is as follows:

May 13 - Settlement Quarry
May 20 - Crockett Cove
May 27 - Fox Hollow

Remember to please check the dog policy for each preserve before bringing your pup to hiking club: islandheritagetrust.org/preserves-and-islands

Upcoming Hiking Club locations throughout the spring and summer are listed on the events calendar on our website 🌱🌳

Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

05/05/2026

During Wings, Waves & Woods next week, please join our friends at Stonington Public Library and the amazing Captain Garrett for a wonderful story time event abord the mighty Otter!

***There is still space available for Story Time aboard Otter, so sign up now! The forecast looks great and we hope to see you there!***

Join SPL and Captain Garrett Aldrich on Saturday, May 16 aboard the Isle au Haut mailboat Otter for a fun, family hour long cruise around Stonington Harbor accompanied by a picture book read-aloud by Captain Aldrich.

This event is part of Island Heritage Trust's Wings, Waves & Woods festival and is free to participate. To register, please email the library at [email protected] and include your phone number, names of passengers, and ages of children.

The boat departs at 11:00, so please arrive early and dress appropriately for the weather. We look forward to seeing you!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! Gifts recieved before midnight will be included in the 2025 tax year! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
- https://mailchi.mp/islandheritagetrust.org/mtt-bf-9300893

12/26/2025

"End-of-year giving is upon us! If you have already contributed, thank you— your generosity sustains our work. If you haven’t yet made a gift or can give again, your support before January 1 (of any amount) will help sustain our year-round stewardship and educational efforts. Every contribution truly makes a difference."

Jacob McCarty
Development Director
Island Heritage Trust -
https://mailchi.mp/islandheritagetrust.org/stakeholder-notification-9300850